A Voyage to the Coast of Africa Cruise with Fred Olsen

Departs: Southampton UK on 15th October 2017Nights: 14

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LASTMINUTE. CRUISE.BREAKS!

Join Balmoral on this staggering voyage to sun-kissed islands off the shoreline of Africa and appreciate a fortnight of interesting history and culture, with some awesome flower delights, excellent shorelines and magnificent daylight tossed in for good measure as well.

Drench yourself in the lively hues and aromas of Madeira’s captivating greenhouses amid a day in Funchal, where you could likewise visit the world-acclaimed Reid’s Hotel and appreciate the perspectives over a scrumptious evening tea or a glass of the island’s sweet wine; or join a visit to the Cabo Girão bluff to respect the stunning seascapes. Cruising to the Canaries next, you’ll call into Santa Cruz – the alluring capital of La Palma. Maybe meander the beautiful avenues of the Old Quarter, test neighborhood food and culture at Calle Real, or visit to the unmistakable San Antonio Volcano before cruising onwards to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Here you can join a visit to climb Mount Teide, visit the Pyramids of Güímar or unwind at the Playa de las Americas resort amid your entire day remain. There’s even the opportunity to encounter remarkable dolphin and whale-watching experiences… .. . .. …

Great value, wherever we take you As you’d expect from Fred. Olsen, this fantastic programme won’t cost the earth. There are special prices on all the cruises on this site, so you can book with confidence knowing you’re benefiting from great value for money, along with a holiday packed full of wonderful experiences. What’s more, the price includes almost everything. In fact, all of the following comes as standard:

• Comfortable en-suite accommodation with TV, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities and individually controlled air conditioning • All meals throughout your cruise – from five-course à la carte dining to casual buffets and late-night snacks • Self-service tea & coffee at selected venues, afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks • On board leisure facilities including gym, swimming pools and Jacuzzis • A choice of daily on board activities and lectures • All evening entertainment, including dancing, cabaret shows and live music • Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet (Gala Buffet not available on Short Breaks) • All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance) • Baggage porterage between your room and the drop-off/pick-up point

Food and Dinning on Ship

At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, we know that dining during your cruise is one of the experiences that some of our guests look forward to the most. This is why our team of expert chefs painstakingly plan sumptuous menus that can be enjoyed in one of our restaurants on board Black Watch..

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Ballindalloch Restaurant

SEATING TIMES:

OPEN NIGHTLY PRIOR TO DINNER.

The stylish Ballindalloch restaurant is the main restaurant on board , with a varied and mouth-watering menu, where your taste buds will be tempted by the delicious dishes to choose from. Including the lavish affair that is the Gala Dinner, the Ballindalloch Restaurant represents quality dining on board Fred. Olsen cruises

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The Spey Restaurant

SEATING TIMES:

5:45 – 9:30 PM.

The Spey Restaurant, and her sister restaurant, the Avon, offers the quality dining you would expect on board Balmoral.

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Avon Restaurant

SEATING TIMES:

LUNCH: NOON TO 1:30 PM; DINNER: 5:45-6:15 PM

This tastefully designed restaurant provides a beautiful setting to enjoy a delicious meal. Watch the sunset, admire fantastic scenery or simply gaze at the open seas through the panoramic wondows – providing the perfect backdrop for you to enjoy your sumptuous meal.

The Bookmark Café

Sip on Taylors of Harrogate intensely rich espresso and loose leaf teas. Try our sumptuous selection of quality chocolates, from Pralines to Champagne Truffles. All available at reasonable prices.

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The Grill

SEATING TIMES:

LUNCH: NOON TO 1:30 PM; DINNER: 5:45-6:15 PM

Open in warm weather, you can dine while watching tranquil views of the ocean as your ship sails towards your next destination.

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The Palms Café

SEATING TIMES:

LUNCH: NOON TO 1:30 PM; DINNER: 5:45-6:15 PM

The Palms Café on board Balmoral is slightly less formal and ideal if you prefer to have more freedom when choosing your dining times as this restaurant offers an open seating policy.

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Room Service

SEATING TIMES:

LUNCH: NOON TO 1:30 PM; DINNER: 5:45-6:15 PM

During your cruise holiday, Fred. Olsen offers a complimentary room service for breakfast and light snacks. Our room service menu operates on board all our cruise ships between 10am and 10pm each day, offering light snacks (except during embarkation and disembarkation times) for those occasions when maybe our restaurant times just don’t suit your plans for the day or you simply just fancy a bite to eat. Drinks are available 24 hours a day.

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The Grill

SEATING TIMES:

7 AM TO MIDNIGHT.

Open in warm weather, you can dine while watching tranquil views of the ocean as your ship sails towards your next destination..

Rooms Available

Balcony Junior Suite

DECK:

HIGHLAND DECK 10

BRIDGE DECK 9

LIDO DECK 8

Size:

200 SQ FT PLUS BALCONY: .

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This suite has a bedroom with a sitting area and a balcony. There is an en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower.

Owner’s Suite

This suite has a bedroom with a sitting area and a balcony. There is an en-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower.

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to chill-out with family and friends after spending the day exploring ashore or want to sit back and enjoy fantastic entertainment with a glass of your favourite tipple in hand, you’ll always find the perfect place to relax on board Black Watch.

Soak up the sunshine at the Marquee Bar with a cold pint or delicious fruity cocktail; or perhaps experience the sophistication of a traditional afternoon tea in the Observatory Lounge, treating yourself to sumptuous cakes, sandwiches and teas all accompanied by breathtaking views. To satisfy your caffeine cravings, visit The Bookmark Café for luxurious coffees and indulgent chocolates. In the evening you could enjoy a pre-dinner drink or two in the familiar surroundings of your ‘local at sea’, the Morning Light Pub; then take in the nightly after-dinner show in the Neptune Lounge. At the Lido Lounge you can simply kick-back as the resident bands and singers perform for your enjoyment, or hit the dance floor and dance long into the night.

Black Watch is also the only ship in our fleet to feature an on board cinema. Take a seat in the Marina Theatre and settle down with a good film – the perfect way to while away a few hours at sea.

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Neptune Lounge

When you’ve finished every last morsel of your sumptuous five course meal or tempting buffet, retire to the Neptune Lounge, settle into a comfortable chair and enjoy fantastic entertainment from a wide range of performers over a glass or two of your favourite tipple, served with a smile by our ever-friendly waiters. There’s ample space in the Neptune Lounge and shows are performed after each dinner sitting every evening, so there’s no reason to miss out on the feast of music, dance, comedy and costume.

Morning Light Pub

The Morning Light Pub is your ‘local’ on board Black Watch, featuring soft, comfortable furniture, a large bar and friendly, attentive staff. Decorated to resemble a British Pub or Inn but with a Scandinavian twist, the Morning Light Pub has a welcoming atmosphere and charming traditional style.

Open throughout the day and the evening, this spacious venue is the perfect place to socialise with your friends and fellow guests. You could enjoy a quick pint or a glass of wine at lunch before spending the afternoon ashore; stop by for a pre-dinner drink; or settle into your seat and relax long into the night while live bands and musicians perform for your enjoyment.

The Observatory

Located towards the bow of the ship on Marquee Deck 9 and boasting spectacular panoramic views, the Observatory Lounge is a wonderful place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. Sit around the bar in the centre of the lounge, or perhaps take a seat by one of the large windows and lose yourself in the stunning sights while listening to the twinkling sounds of a grand piano.

The Observatory Lounge is also the venue for our premium Traditional Afternoon Tea service, which offers guests a selection of delicious sandwiches, cakes, pastries and scones accompanied by premium teas and unforgettable views.

Lido Lounge

Always a popular venue, the Lido Lounge is a great place to sit, relax and catch up with friends over a cold pint, an exotic cocktail, or even something light, refreshing and non-alcoholic.

Located towards the aft of the ship on Lido Deck 7, the welcoming Lido Lounge features comfortable furniture, soft fabrics and an impressive full-width sliding door, which when open creates an appealing open space leading out towards the aft of the ship. This means that the sunshine and sea breeze can be enjoyed here during the day; then by night the dance floor can be extended – weather permitting – to offer even more space in which to enjoy the fantastic live music.

The Bookmark Café

Located on Lido Deck 7, the Bookmark Café is an indulgent delight that’s not to be missed. You’ll find an assortment of delectable chocolates to devour here, from extravagant champagne truffles to melt-in-your-mouth caramel hearts, alongside a tempting menu of specialty hot drinks – choose from Taylors of Harrogate’s intense coffees and a selection of traditional teas such as earl grey and English breakfast.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and cater to your caffeine cravings in the most unforgettable way while cruising the world’s waterways aboard Black Watch.

Marquee Bar

The Marquee Bar – located towards the stern of the ship on Marquee Deck 9 – is the ideal place to take a break from relaxing in the sunshine next to the nearby pool. Find shade under the awning at the bar, where you could chat to your hearts content with the friendly staff; or perhaps grab a table with friends and watch the world sail by over a glass of your favourite tipple.

Enjoy a cold beer, a fruity wine, exotic cocktail or treat yourself to premium gins such as The Botanist Islay or Bols Jonge, perfectly complemented by Fevertree tonic water. Delicious light bites can be ordered at the Marquee Bar too – perfect if you’re peckish but don’t want to head inside and leave the sunshine behind.

Marina Theatre

The Marina Theatre is Black Watch’s on board cinema. Featuring plenty of comfortable seating and the latest ‘4K’ and ‘3D’ technology, the Marina Theatre will show a fantastic selection of standard and high definition films, 3D movies and other 3D programmes throughout the day.

Take a seat, settle down and relax with a good film – it’s the perfect way to while away a few hours at sea.

Gaming Tables

Feeling lucky?!

Try your hand at the Black Jack table or Roulette wheel at the gaming tables. There is even the chance to learn how to improve your skills, with daytime sessions teaching you how to win big.

Making the most of your time away to relax and forget about it all is what cruising with Fred. Olsen is all about; and on board Black Watch you can experience the ultimate relaxation and indulgence. To feel thoroughly spoilt you can visit the Atlantis Spa for a soothing massage, or to treat yourself to a manicure or new hairstyle; while the sauna, steam room and bubbling jacuzzis are great places to unwind.

And, although there’s plenty of time and places to relax and enjoy yourself on board, it doesn’t mean that you can’t stay in shape too. There’s a fully-equipped Fitness Centre, so you can stick to your usual routine or burn-off a few of those extra calories you enjoyed during dinner; an exercise pool; and a open promenade perfect for energetic strolls in the sunshine.

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Atlantis Spa & Salon

We’re confident you’ll feel thoroughly relaxed and spoilt on board Black Watch, but if you’re after a little extra pampering, head to Atlantic Deck 4 and immerse yourself in the soothing surroundings of the Atlantis Spa and Salon. Here you’ll find everything to refresh and revitalise you, including manicures, massages, waxing and hair styling and colouring. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a busy day ashore or treat yourself to a new look ready for formal night, the experts in the Atlantis Spa and Salon will have you covered.

On most days, the Atlantis Spa and Salon is open from 8am till 8pm whilst at sea and in port, but occasionally it will stay open until 10pm. Services and treatments are often in high demand, so be sure to book early and check you Daily Times for offers and special promotions.

Fitness Centre

With so much time to relax on board and sumptuous meals to enjoy every day, we know it’s important for you to have somewhere to stay in shape. Black Watch’s Fitness Centre – located on Sun Deck 10 – is fully equipped with all the modern facilities and equipment you’d expect to find in your gym back home, including treadmills, rowing machines, exercise bikes and free weights. Classes including yoga, aerobics and pilates regularly take place in the Fitness Centre too, catering to all levels of fitness and experience.

Start the day with a quick run or row, or perhaps enjoy a full workout while enjoying the view – perfect for burning-off those indulgences from the night before!

Swimming Pools & Jacuzzis

There are four heated swimming pools to choose from on board Black Watch, so you’ll always find somewhere to cool down after topping-up your tan on deck or keep in shape with a few early morning lengths.

The Marquee Pool on Marquee Deck 9 is perfect for a quick dip after soaking up the sunshine and also features two bubbling Jacuzzis; while the large swimming pool located at the stern of the ship on Lounge Deck 6 is ideal for working-off those delicious indulgences from the night before. There are two smaller exercise pools on Lounge Deck 6 too, suitable for water-based exercises such as aqua aerobics.

Sauna & Steam Room

After a workout in the fully-equipped gym or a few hours of the exploring ashore, the sauna and steam room is the perfect place to relax and recover.

Library

Relax with a good book in our well-stocked library, whose striking decor will make an impression on you.

With an array of novels, historical, geographical, autobiographical and many more books, this is a true haven of peace and tranquility.

Card Room

The light and airy Card Room always proves to be a popular area for Bridge or even just a game of Snap!

Maybe you’re after a game of Bridge or backgammon with friends, then the Dalreoch Card Room is the perfect setting with plenty of card tables and comfortable chairs.

Promenade

The teak-lined open promenades on Lido Deck 7 are ideal for starting your day with a relaxing stroll in the sea breeze, catching some sunshine on an afternoon meander, and enjoying romantic after-dinner strolls under moonlight – the pleasures of cruising on a smaller, traditional-style cruise ship.

There are often games of shuffleboard or deck quoits taking place on the Promenade too, which you’re always welcome to join. Just don’t forget to look up from time to time, as you never know what stunning sights are coming up on the horizon.

Sun Deck, Golfing Nets & Tennis Court

Head to Sun Deck 10 to enjoy the most spectacular ocean vistas and bathe in the unbroken sunshine, or hone your skills and perfect your technique in the golf nets. Drive, chip and putt to your hearts content, taking in ever-changing scenery and incredible sights that your local golf course back home simply can’t match!

Black Watch also features a tennis court on Sun Deck 10, so don’t forget to pack your racquet when preparing for your cruise! Playing a casual set or two is a great way to keep fit, or you could play competitively against your friends and decide who buys the next round at the bar.